20 May 2005 at 17:16

"blogging good for you" - it's official

NOT LISTENINGMany people don't know how to listen, they're too busy jumping down your throat in search of springboards for their own pet themes. Spending time with these people only encourages them, so this blog recommends you avoid them, especially if you actually enjoy your own company.

LISTENING TO YOURSELFChoosing solitude used to be regarded with suspicion, and listening to yourself was once a sign of madness, but nowadays you can claim you're practising a higher-order skill called reflection (also known as cognitive housekeeping).

BLOG FOR HEALTHAnd blogging is now officially good for your health, "combining the benefits of solitary reflection and social interaction", according to this medical report.